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Rachael Rettner
Rachael Rettner • October 28, 2009
Newly discovered compounds can kill tuberculosis bacteria while it is in its dormant state.
Rachael Rettner • September 2, 2009
Using ferrets to predict the virus's virulence.
Rachael Rettner • August 6, 2009
The Debate Over Financial Incentives for Organ Donation
Rachael Rettner • July 20, 2009
Solar thermal energy, or “solar hot water,” may not get much hype, but don’t count it out of the renewable energy equation.
Rachael Rettner • May 29, 2009
Scientists have found that weight-loss surgery has a dramatic effect on type 2 diabetes and can even eliminate symptoms. Now, researchers are attempting to find out what is behind this diabetes “cure” and are even looking for alternative ways to mimic the surgery’s results.
Rachael Rettner • May 18, 2009
Studying the early stages of tuberculosis infection could help scientists figure out new ways to tackle the disease.
Rachael Rettner • May 5, 2009
Could increasing global temperatures cause this tropical disease to spread?
Rachael Rettner • April 26, 2009
A Columbia University researcher discusses the urban heat island effect and the university's green roof research station.
Rachael Rettner • April 20, 2009
Scientists are researching ways to use a “gene knockout” technique known as RNA interference to help fight HIV.
Rachael Rettner • March 30, 2009
Adding the right kind of bacteria, scientists find, can boost plant growth on poor quality soil.
Rachael Rettner • January 26, 2009
Natalie Jeremijenko, NYU professor and Environmental Health Clinic founder, bridges disciplines to promote social and environmental change.
Rachael Rettner • January 6, 2009
A recent study has sparked debate about the safety of artificial blood.
Rachael Rettner • December 31, 2008
A new study finds that gut microbes may help protect against the onset of type 1 diabetes.
Rachael Rettner • December 10, 2008
Improving this enzyme’s function decreases tissue damage during a heart attack and could even help with hangovers.
Al Gore’s movie ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ says sea levels could rise up to 20 feet. Is this true?
Rachael Rettner • December 1, 2008
Asks Steve from Florida